Forensic Sciences

Perhaps you've seen CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the television show that put forensic sciences in the spotlight. If you like solving problems and are interested in criminology, this concentration may be in your scope. There is something undeniably intriguing about searching for the evidence that could help solve a criminal case. The Forensic Sciences concentration will give you the tools you need to enter into a rewarding career.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Forensic science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Many technicians specialize in various types of laboratory analysis. Forensic science technicians typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in a natural science, such as chemistry or biology, or in forensic science. On-the-job training is generally required for both those who investigate crime scenes and those who work in labs. The median annual wage for forensic science technicians was $60,590 in May 2020. Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 14 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.